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Psilotum complanatum, or the Flatfork fern is the elusive cousin of the widespread and common Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum). It is by no means a common creature but it will almost instantly be recognizable by anyone who has ever seen … Continue reading →

Any self-respecting writer of botany textbooks would include in their text this humble Whisk Fern, for it is a model species for understanding what ferns are and the nature of their spores. Also, because of their very basal position in … Continue reading →

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Finding the kernel of truth Ever wondered where the expression “a kernel of truth” comes from? It is fascinating to me that “truth” is associated with plant kernels. Why this association? Is “truth” hard? Or is “truth” hard to find? Perhaps then, another question could be “What is a kernel”? Colloquially, the term “kernel” is used to refer to any kind of har […]

Transformed trees! Drought changes the plumbing system of rainforest treesTrees in tropical rainforests play an important role in the water balance of the planet. Every tree is like a fountain, drawing water up from the soil and putting it out into the atnosphere. Just one large mature tree may transpire well over 100,000 litres of water a year. Imagine how […]

The Knights among giant treesEucalyptus viminalis (White Knight) It has been some time since I last visited Tasmania, but the memory of meeting giants (trees) there remain fresh in my memory. To put it more accurately, emblazoned into my psyche. Among the giants one could meet in Tasmania, the White Knights would certainly be among the most unforgettable, pa […]